Sunday lunch

Since the weather’s so nice, lunch in the Ship.

Running

We wandered down the hill this morning to watch people running.

It was all a bit tiring, so we found somewhere to have a sit down. The roof terrace in the Central.

Then, obeying the instructions on my beer glass, we had a walk along the quayside.

We’re now in the Tyne Bar, then to the Ship for some lunch.

Addendum: Since the sun is shining, we’ve decided on another beer in the Tyne Bar.

Wood

It’s that time of year again.

All ready for colder weather now.

Currency

Seriously, Scottish notes are much better on the eye.

More effort seems to have gone into the design. Darwin still takes a bit of beating though.

Class

Many people will probably have a view that drinking Tennents on a train isn’t particularly classy.

Rest assured though, we’re doing it in a classy kind of way.

Run for home

It’s a while since I had to run for a train. We could’ve strolled though, four minutes to spare.

Appropriately, we have an emergency seat.

Ubuntu phone – really the end

My expectations for the sale of my (second) Ubuntu phone were low. I paid around Â£170 for it a year ago, so was pretty surprised when it sold for almost the same amount.

A bloke called Arthur bought it. I think he might be Dutch, although I’m not certain of that. He has an unusual sense of humour and reading his messages via eBay actually made me laugh. The phone seems to be going to a good home.

However, I must confess to feelings of guilt as to the price Arthur has paid for the phone. Yes, it’s a thing of beauty, but he paid too much. And, so, I’ve refunded twenty quid.

Also, I now have a most delicious bottle of Tucher.

I feel better now.

Edinburgh

I’m missing Glasgow already, but the sun is shining on Rose Street.

Taking this picture brought back a memory from last night; the expression of joy on an old drunk’s face (he was begging in Sauchiehall Street) when we went into a Tesco Express, bought some cans of Tennents and gave them to him.